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PDF Manual (Download from the Web) 55 Reference Manual I This Explains All Functions of the Unit Contents Introduction . 2 Selecting an Organ Sound Not Assigned to a Attaching the Straps. 2 Register Button . 11 Adjusting the Bass Strap . 2 Returning to Accordion Sounds . 11 Connecting the AC Adaptor . 3 Selecting an Orchestral Sound for the Left-Hand Button Keyboard (Bass Rows). 12 Installing Batteries . 4 Selecting an Orchestral Sound Not Assigned to a Turning On the Power . 4 Register Button . 12 Auto Off Setting. 5 Returning to Accordion Sounds . 12 Listening to the Demo Songs. 5 Selecting an Orchestral Sound for the Left-Hand Button Connecting Headphones . 5 Keyboard (Chord Rows) . 13 Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY ALL RESET) . 5 Selecting an Orchestral Sound Not Assigned to a Register Button . 13 Performing . 6 Returning to Accordion Sounds . 13 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Bellows . 6 Adjusting the Volume. 6 Saving and Recalling Favorite Sounds and Settings Adjusting the Balance . 6 (User Programs) . 14 Selecting an Accordion Set. 7 Saving a User Program. 14 Selecting an Accordion Sound for the Right-Hand Recalling a User Program. 14 Keyboard . 7 Using the USB Audio Player. 15 Selecting an Accordion Sound for the Left-Hand Button Keyboard . 8 Getting Ready to Use the FR-4x as an Audio Player. 15 Adding Depth and Richness to the Sound. 8 Selecting a Song from a USB Flash Drive . 15 Changing the Note Layout of the Left-Hand Button Playing a Song from a USB Flash Drive . 15 Keyboard and Right-Hand Keyboard (FR-4xb) . 8 Left-Hand Button Keyboard and Right-Hand Keyboard Appendix . 16 (FR-4xb) Note Layout . 9 Panel Descriptions. 16 Securing the Cable . 19 Playing Non-Accordion Sounds. 10 Main Specifications. 19 Selecting an Orchestral Sound for the Right-Hand Keyboard . 10 USING THE UNIT SAFELY . 20 Selecting an Orchestral Sound Not Assigned to a Register Button . 10 IMPORTANT NOTES. 20 Returning to Accordion Sounds . 10 Selecting an Organ Sound for the Right-Hand Keyboard . 11 Owner’s Manual (this document) Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the FR-4x. To obtain the PDF manual 1. Enter the following URL in your computer. PDF Manual (download from the Web) http://www.roland.com/manuals/ 5 Reference Manual I This explains all functions of the unit. 2. Choose “FR-4x” as the product name. 5 MIDI Implementation This is detailed information about MIDI messages. Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 20)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. Copyright © 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION Introduction 7. Pass the opposite end of the strap through the Attaching the Straps holder ring on the side of the jacks. 1. Remove the strap. The FR-4x comes with two shoulder straps that have Velcro fasteners on each end. 8. Place the Velcro fastener together to secure the strap. 9. Firmly press together the entire surface of the Velcro fastener so that the strap does not come loose. 2. Place the FR-4x in a stable location. Use the buckle to adjust the length of the shoulder 3. Pass one strap through the holder ring on the 10. strap. display side. 11. In the same way, attach the other strap by repeating steps 7–10. MEMO The two straps are of different lengths. Attach the shorter strap to the left shoulder side. Adjusting the Bass Strap 4. Place the Velcro fasteners together to secure the On the left-hand button keyboard strap. side, there is a belt through which you can pass your left hand to open 5. Firmly press together the entire surface of the Velcro and close the bellows. fastener so that the strap does not come loose. Use the Velcro fastener to adjust the length of the bass strap as appropriate for the size of your hand. 6. In the same way, attach the other strap by repeating steps 3–5. The ends of the straps will be as shown in the illustration. 2 Introduction Connecting the AC Adaptor 3. Connect the AC adaptor to the FR-4x’s DC IN jack. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. * We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidentally disconnected from the unit. 1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume. Power Cord AC adaptor AC Outlet 4. Use the bellows clip to secure the cord of the AC adaptor. 2. Connect the included power cord to the AC adaptor. * Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. AC Outlet AC adaptor * To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid Power Cord applying undue stress to the jack, anchor the power cord using the bellows clip, as shown in the illustration. Indicator 5. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. NOTE To use the FR-4x with batteries, see “Installing Batteries” (p. 4). Be sure to use the AC adaptor supplied with the unit (PSB-7U). 3 Introduction 4. Remove the battery snap of the cord from the Installing Batteries battery holder. If you install ten AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, 5. Insert ten rechargeable nickel-metal hydride you’ll be able to perform without connecting the AC adaptor. By batteries into the battery holder. using the FR-4x with its built-in speaker on battery power, you can play it like an acoustic accordion without connecting a cable. Insert each battery correctly in accordance with the “+” “-” polarity markings. About the batteries that can be used 5 When using rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (2000 mAh batteries), you can use the instrument for approximately five hours if the speaker is on, or approximately nine hours if the speaker is off (operating time depends on the conditions of use). 5 When the batteries run low, the display indicates “Battery Low.” 6. Connect the battery snap to the battery holder. NOTE 7. Insert the battery holder into the FR-4x’s battery Do not use alkaline batteries or zinc-carbon batteries. case. About battery handling 8. Attach the battery case cover, and attach the cushion. Improper handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or chargers can cause hazards such as electrolyte leakage, * If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid overheating, ignition, or bursting. leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” Before use, you must read and observe all of the cautions and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and included with the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or Owner’s manual (p. 20)). charger, and use them as directed. * The batteries will not be charged even if you connect the AC * Rechargeable batteries and chargers must be used only in adaptor when rechargeable batteries are installed in the FR-4x. the combination of rechargeable battery and charger that You must use a commercially available charger to charge is specified by the manufacturer. rechargeable batteries. * Power-off the FR-4x when installing or removing batteries. Turning On the Power 1. Remove the cushion from the back of the FR-4x. 1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to 2. Remove the battery case cover. minimize the volume. While pressing downward on the two knobs of the cover, pull it If you connect the FR-4x to an amplifier, etc., set its volume to the toward yourself. minimum value as well. 2. Press the [L] button. The [L] button lights. * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 3. Pull the end of the belt that is wrapped around the 3. Turn the [VOLUME] knob clockwise to set the battery holder, and remove the battery holder from volume to an appropriate level. the battery case. 4. Adjust the volume of the connected audio system (if connected). Pull * The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turn off automatically, Battery snap disengage the Auto Off function (p. 5). 4 Introduction NOTE 5 Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost Listening to the Demo Songs when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand. Several demo songs are built into the FR-4x. 5 To restore power, turn the power on again. 1. Hold down the [SONG LIST] button. The demo songs begin playing. Turning off the power 2. To change demo songs, use the VALUE [-] [+] 1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to buttons. minimize the volume. 3. When you press the [EXIT] button or the [SONG If you connected the FR-4x to an amplifier, etc., set its volume to the minimum value as well.
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